“Tonight, when Abbott goes to bed, the Governor’s Mansion will be locked, and he, his family and their home will be protected by government employees, some of whom will be armed.” (2) #TxLege
“This is how it should be. Nothing is done with the assumption that the personal responsibility of others is enough to protect the highest elected official in Texas. Nothing is left to chance, the decision of others or belief in the … wisdom of all people.” (3) #TXLege
“Why, then, shouldn’t that same proactive protection be given to every other resident of the state, including the youngest and most vulnerable, during a resurgence of the deadliest pandemic in our lifetimes?” (4) #TxLege
“But Abbott has decided that his presidential ambitions are best served if Republican primary voters see him as the face of “freedom,” the leader who’s done everything within his power to keep masks off the faces of Texans in the time of COVID.” (FIN) #TXLege #AbbottFailedTexas
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2. “We know that today at least 32 Texans died in last week’s event. Harris County alone has confirmed at least 15 cases of hypothermia including the death of Cristian Pavón-Piñeda” - Vice-Chair @AnaHdzTx#txlege#TexasBlackout
3. “Let us all be relentless and comprehensive in shedding light on the truth as to why and what happened.” #txlege#TexasBlackout
When, where, and how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in D-FW: a thread #txlege#Vaccine
There are more than a dozen designated vaccination hubs in North Texas. Those eligible for a vaccine DO NOT have to live in those counties to be vaccinated at a hub.
Rules for registering at a local hub vary by city and county. Visit your county, city, or pharmacy website or call ahead of time for more information on the rules of the local vaccination hub.